Project Manager, Merchant Marketing
About The Position
Our Fortune 100 financial services client, a global payments and digital commerce provider, is seeking a Project Manager, Merchant Marketing to support the end-to-end execution of integrated marketing programs for high-profile merchants and cobrand partners. This role sits within a dynamic marketing organization that is evolving toward a more insight-led, performance-focused approach, designed to deepen client relationships and drive measurable business outcomes. The Project Manager will oversee marketing initiatives across multiple channels, partner closely with cross-functional teams and agencies, and support business development efforts that strengthen client engagement and brand equity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of marketing experience, with demonstrated success in campaign management, client partnerships, co-brand marketing, or related roles.
- Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects and complex agency relationships.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
- Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments.
- Ability to synthesize insights, manage details, and keep initiatives moving forward under tight timelines.
- Proactive, results-driven mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communicator with confidence engaging internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly organized and adept at managing ambiguity.
- Collaborative team player with a client-first mindset.
- Strategic thinker who balances creativity with executional rigor.
Nice To Haves
- Background in payments, financial services, or consumer marketing is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the planning and execution of integrated marketing programs for merchants and cobrand partners across digital, social, influencer, and event channels.
- Partner cross-functionally with internal teams including Sales, Analytics, Product, Legal, and Communications, as well as external agencies, to deliver campaigns aligned to strategic objectives.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring successful delivery of marketing initiatives.
- Oversee agency relationships, creative development workflows, client feedback cycles, and final asset delivery.
- Support proposal development and ideation for B2B, B2C, and partnership marketing programs.
- Create and deliver client-facing materials and actively participate in client discussions via conference calls and virtual meetings.
- Apply strong analytical thinking to evaluate campaign performance and support optimization discussions.
- Ensure consistent attention to detail, quality standards, and brand alignment across all deliverables.
Benefits
- We do offer benefits to our full-time consultants, including Health, Vision, Dental, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Pretax Commuter Benefits, and an incredibly supportive team cheering you on!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
